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PJ12 ZWP

2012 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,297 mi
Last recorded100,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 ZWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,297 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 99,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 96,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 95,488 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 88,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,054 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge advice condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,038 miles

rear tyres tread uneven

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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PJ12 ZWP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 ZWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ12 ZWP registered?

PJ12 ZWP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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